WiRE Student Table at the OEN's October Luncheon

We are excited to announce that Jeff Parnell, President of the Power Workers Union, will be the featured speaker at the October OEN Luncheon. The theme is “The Energy Transition: A Labour Perspective”

Before the luncheon commences, students and young professionals will have the chance to network with seasoned professionals and industry leaders. During the luncheon, they will be seated at the WiRE student table.

This event is more than a simple networking opportunity; it's about igniting your career in the energy industry.

Secure your spot now, as seats are limited. Please note that WiRE reserves the right to prioritize spots for students who have not attended this event in the past. If you have any questions, please reach out to Haida Liu ([email protected]) and Lindsay Miller ([email protected]).

Biography

Jeff Parnell is the President of the Power Workers Union. The Power Workers’ Union is Ontario’s largest union in the Electricity Sector representing over 18,000 members in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The Power Workers Union has a proud reputation for being the voice for workers in the Electricity Sector, including workers at Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One, Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Alectra, the Independent Electricity System Operator, and more than 50 other electricity companies.

The PWU is committed to the following principles: Create opportunities for sustainable, high-pay, high-skill jobs; ensure reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electricity; build economic growth for Ontario’s communities; and promote intelligent reform of Ontario’s energy policy.

Jeff began his career with Ontario Hydro in 1987. He has served in several disciplines within the Electricity Sector in both Transmission and Generation. As an experienced Electricity Sector contributor, he has a unique perspective in conversations regarding energy policy and direction.

Jeff sits on the boards of the Ivey Energy Centre Advisory Board, Plug ‘N Drive, Nuclear Innovation Institute, and numerous other industry initiatives where his experience and knowledge brings an ability to understand and provide solutions to problems that Ontario’s Electricity industry faces, as it adapts to the pressures of climate change.

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